Afternoon Brief, August 24th

Wine Grape Transport Truck Overturns Near George, WA Trapping Two: A semi-tractor pulling two trailers filled with wine grapes met a severe mishap on Monday, overturning while traveling too fast on Road 1-Northwest near Beverly-Burke Road, just north of George. The incident occurred on the corner east of Beverly-Burke Road Southwest at approximately 5:30 p.m...

The Business Strategy & Leadership track will host 3 sessions, kicking off with the 2022 State of the North Coast Wine Industry & Bulk Market. California’s North Coast vineyards are facing their fair share of issues - from climate change and dire water conditions to potential fire events and labor demands. Are these issues of the moment or part of a continuing trend that the wine industry must face? This session will present key data from the 2022 harvest alongside insights of what to expect and prepare for as we head into 2023.... Read More Mark Cuneo Bulk Wine Broker / Turrentine BrokerageChristian Klier North Coast Grape Broker / Turrentine Brokerage The wine industry’s ability to adapt - and thrive - in an ever-changing world impacted by global warming is becoming one of its biggest challenges. Ensuring our industries' future requires moving towards more sustainable practices and innovative tech. But can pairing technology and sustainability help to